Autocar Legend, Xpeditor, Xspotter (2022-2023): Steering
Recall 22V475000 · Jul 1, 2022 · Autocar, LLC
653
vehicles affected
653
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V475000
- Date
- Jul 1, 2022
- Maker
- Autocar, LLC
- Units affected
- 653
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2022-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly,which can cause the gear to fracture.
What can happen
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers with inspect and replace the steering gear, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2204 DC-2202.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V475000?
3 models: Autocar Legend (2022-2023), Autocar Xpeditor (2022-2023), Autocar Xspotter (2022-2023), about 653 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V475000?
Dealers with inspect and replace the steering gear, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2204 DC-2202.
What can happen?
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.